2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac XTS (358 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Highlander | XTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
